Defensive lineman Cullen Jenkins, who played for the Green Bay Packers from 2004 to 2010, is staying in the NFC East. He's signed with the New York Giants. / File/Getty Images

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The defensive lineman, who was cut by the Philadelphia Eagles last month, signed a three-year contract with the New York Giants today, according to a report on NFL.com.

The contract includes $3 million guaranteed and is worth $8 million overall.

Jenkins is a possible replacement for Chris Canty. The Giants cut Canty last month to save salary cap apace. The Packers had Canty in for a visit last week and could be getting ready to offer him a contract.

The Packers made a cursory inquiry into bringing back Jenkins — he played with them from 2004 to 2010 — but did no more.

Though unrestricted free agents are unable to sign with new teams until 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jenkins and Canty are able to sign now because they were cut by their previous teams. Unrestricted free agents are players whose contracts expire this offseason.